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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 325.17 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 325.17 and 162.08 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 325.17 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/325.17 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 325.17 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 52,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,701.93/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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